About Acupuncture Canada

Acupuncture Canada has a rich 40-year history, first as a charity then as a not-for-profit organization. It has always been a pre-eminent teaching institution and advocate for the benefits of acupuncture in healthcare.

The Acupuncture Foundation of Canada (AFC) was incorporated as a charity in Ontario on February 1, 1974 by seven medical doctors whose acupuncture training came from different parts of the world. AFC was the parent organization of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI), which was federally incorporated as a not for profit educational organization in 1995. In 2014, AFCI rebranded as Acupuncture Canada.

Our Vision Statement is:

Acupuncture and related modalities are universally available, accessible, and recognized to improve health and well-being.

Our Mission Statement is:

Acupuncture Canada promotes acupuncture and related modalities through continuing education and support for regulated health professionals.